English Adverbs Referring to "Confidentiality"

secretly

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in a manner that is kept hidden from others

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The surprise party was planned secretly to maintain the element of surprise.

She smiled secretly, enjoying a private moment of joy.

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adverb of manner

in secret

Adverb

/ɪn sˈiːkɹət/

in a manner that is away from public view or knowledge

confidentially

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in a manner that maintains trust and protect sensitive details

surreptitiously

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in a secretive manner to avoid drawing attention

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interrogative adverb

anonymously

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without revealing one's identity or name

furtively

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in a secretive, sly, or sneaky manner

clandestinely

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with an intention to avoid detection or attention

covertly

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with the intention of keeping actions, plans, or operations secret

overtly

in private

Adverb

/ɪn pɹˈaɪvət/

in a manner that is not open to the public or others

publicly

privately

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in a secret way involving only a particular person or group and no others

publicly

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adverb of manner

discreetly

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with the intention of avoiding notice or preserving privacy

indiscreetly

sneakily

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in a way that is secretive and sly

stealthily

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in a quiet, careful, and deliberate manner intended to avoid detection or observation

overtly

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in a way that is visible or easily noticed

covertly

publicly

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in a way that is visible or accessible to the general public

privately

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adverb of manner

openly

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in a way that is honest or direct

Grammatical Information:

adverb of manner

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